Approx. £62k with shift allowance | Four Ashes, near Wolverhampton | Permanent
A leading Tier 1 automotive manufacturer near Wolverhampton is looking for a multi-skilled Press Maintenance Technician to keep its hot stamp, cold stamp, laser and patch cell lines running at full availability.
Salary & Shifts
c.£47k basic salary
32% shift allowance, taking total pay to approx. £62k
40-hour continental shift pattern
Overtime available
What You'll Do
Respond to breakdowns and fault-find on control systems, hydraulics, pneumatics and mechanical systems
Repair, modify and maintain hot stamp, cold stamp, laser and patch cell processes
Carry out planned preventative maintenance on automated production facilities
Drive improvements to maximise process availability
Agree repair priorities with shift supervisors, decide on spares and feed back on progress
Log downtime and PMs in the maintenance system, working to 5S standards
Put health and safety first in everything you do
What You'll Need
Apprenticeship-trained, multi-skilled maintenance engineer (mechanical and electrical)
Mechanical engineering maintenance qualification or similar, plus a relevant electrical installations qualification
Strong electrical fault-finding skills
Hands-on experience with hydraulic and pneumatic systems
Confident using lathes, millers, shapers and hand tools
Strong problem-solving, teamwork and attention to detail
Desirable: experience with presses and pressings, hot stamping knowledge, robot maintenance and programming, 18th Edition, HNC.
Why Apply?
Excellent earning potential of around £62k with shift allowance
Modern automated press, laser and robotic equipment
Stable, permanent role with a major Tier 1 automotive supplier